Social Movements, Markets, and Organizations

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This doctoral seminar covers research at the intersection of social movements, organizations, and markets. Topics include a) how social activism influences organizational change in the business sector; b) the role of social activism in the creation of new markets and transformation of existing markets; and c) the rise and consequences of business participation in social movements. Foundational theories come from sociology, political science, economics and business studies (e.g. collective action; resource mobilization; political process; diffusion; institutional change; non-market strategy; stakeholder theory; and upper echelons). Emerging debates include questions regarding the impact of digital communication technologies, and the rise of political polarization in business and society.